During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team has been reaching out to communities in Houston and Lake Jackson about their hearing challenges and questions. One question that’s arisen is why it takes so long for someone to seek treatment for a condition before it becomes more serious. Recent statistics from John Hopkins University show around 14 percent
One of the most common challenges those experiencing hearing loss face, is keeping a good rapport with those around them. Communication becomes murky and we slowly begin to unintentionally ignore people, not join in conversations or perhaps even misunderstand what someone is saying. You’ll learn to slowly but surely, lip read and try to keep up with
Hearing loss is a condition that many of us will experience at some point in our lives, most commonly as we age. At the very least, most people experience some degree of hearing loss in their old age, even if it is only minor. But it is something that can affect anyone of any age,
Over the last five decades, hearing aid technology has improved vastly in the sizes, styles and features available to individuals with hearing loss. Even at its most mild forms, hearing loss can impact your day-to-day activities, from communicating with coworkers to loved ones. Once you have had your hearing tested and with a skilled audiologist,
Facing any holiday can be daunting when you have a loss of hearing, especially one like Thanksgiving where it is all about family and friends getting together to catch up. So to help you get the most out of the festive season this year, here is our survival guide: Plenty to enjoy Focus on the
There are lots of reasons why you might put off visiting an Audiologist to get your hearing checked. You may just be busy or you might think that your hearing difficulties are just part and parcel of getting older. Whatever the reason, getting your hearing health checked with an Audiologist at Allison Audiology is essential if you
What’s life like when you have a hearing loss? It can be hard to imagine when you’ve never experienced it. Have a look at the video below to get an idea: Ok, so the video got more and more muffled. No big news there, right? But hang on a minute. There are so many aspects
Why do we lose our hearing? The two most common reasons are age and noise. As we get older, tiny hairs in our inner ears begin to break down. When this happens, they don’t pick up sound vibrations properly any more. The same can happen when we damage our ears with loud noises. Luckily, you
It’s awkward, isn’t it? One of your loved ones is clearly losing their hearing, but how do you approach such a sensitive matter without offending them?! The key is to avoid clichés and get straight to the things they care about. Here are a few ideas for different personality types: The party animal This person